Denys Cochin

French writer and Catholic right-wing politician (1851-1922)
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Summary

Denys Cochin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on September 1, 1851[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on March 24, 1922[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], politician[7], writer[8], art collector[9], and essayist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Denys Cochin was born in Paris[2].
  • Denys Cochin died in Paris[4].
  • Denys Cochin was born on September 1, 1851[3].
  • Denys Cochin died on March 24, 1922[5].
  • Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].
  • Denys Cochin's father was Pierre-Suzanne-Augustin Cochin[13].
  • A child of Denys Cochin was Augustin Cochin (historian)[14].
  • Denys Cochin held citizenship in France[15].
  • French was Denys Cochin's native language[16].
  • Denys Cochin is identified as part of the French ethnic group[17].
  • Denys Cochin worked as a chemist[6].
  • Denys Cochin's professions included politician[7].
  • Denys Cochin worked as a writer[8].
  • Denys Cochin's professions included art collector[9].
  • Denys Cochin worked as an essayist[10].
  • Denys Cochin's professions included soldier[18].
  • Denys Cochin held the position of Member of parliament for the Seine[19].
  • Denys Cochin held the position of member of the Académie française[20].
  • Denys Cochin held the position of undersecretary[21].
  • Denys Cochin held the position of Minister of State[22].
  • Denys Cochin held the position of president[23].
  • Denys Cochin held the position of General councillor of the Seine[24].
  • Denys Cochin was educated at Collège Stanislas de Paris[25].
  • Denys Cochin's education included a stint at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[26].
  • Denys Cochin received the Marcelin Guérin Prize[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Paris[2], Denys Cochin… he was born on September 1, 1851[3]. His father was Pierre-Suzanne-Augustin Cochin[13]. He is identified as part of the French ethnic group[17]. French was his native language[16].

Education

Educated at Collège Stanislas de Paris[25], a school[28], in France[29], founded in 1804[30] and Lycée Louis-le-Grand[26], an educational facility[31], in France[32], founded in 1965[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], politician[7], writer[8], art collector[9], essayist[10], and soldier[18]. Positions held include Member of parliament for the Seine[19]; member of the Académie française[20]; undersecretary[21], a position[34]; Minister of State[22], a title of honor[35], in France[36]; president[23], a corporate title[37]; and General councillor of the Seine[24].

Recognition

Awards received include Marcelin Guérin Prize[27], a literary award[38], in France[39], founded in 1872[40]; Montyon Prize[41], a literary award[42], in France[43]; and Commemorative medal of the 1870–1871 War[44], a campaign medal[45], in France[46], founded in 1911[47].

Personal Life

A child of Denys Cochin was Augustin Cochin (historian)[14]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[48]. He was affiliated with the Popular Liberal Action[49].

Death and Burial

Denys Cochin died on March 24, 1922[5]. He died in Paris[4]. He is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Denys Cochin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Denys Cochin born?

Denys Cochin was born in Paris[2].

Where did Denys Cochin die?

Denys Cochin died in Paris[4].

Who were Denys Cochin's parents?

Denys Cochin's father was Pierre-Suzanne-Augustin Cochin[13].

What did Denys Cochin do for work?

Denys Cochin worked as chemist[6], politician[7], writer[8], art collector[9], and essayist[10].

Where did Denys Cochin go to school?

Denys Cochin was educated at Collège Stanislas de Paris[25] and Lycée Louis-le-Grand[26].

What awards did Denys Cochin receive?

Honors received include Marcelin Guérin Prize[27], Montyon Prize[41], and Commemorative medal of the 1870–1871 War[44].

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  6. [20] ↑ . Académie Française. Retrieved . academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  17. [7] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  28. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Maxime Ravel · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → Member of parliament for the Seine, member of the Académie française, undersecretary +4
    Image of grave → Tombe de Denys Cochin (1851–1922) 2.jpg
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  2. 12w ago · Antoine Rex · 2026-07-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial → Montparnasse Cemetery
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  3. 13w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 17w ago · AlexTop26 · 2026-06-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → chemist, politician, writer +4
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  7. 22w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → —
    Member of → Académie Française, Société de l'histoire de Paris et de l'Île-de-France
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    Languages spoken, written or signed → French
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